Bookies call for change after Epsom Derby 07/06/2010 |
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Ralph Topping, the chief executive of William Hill, has called for a “transformational change” of the sport’s leadership after television viewing figures slumped for last weekend’s Epson Derby.
While viewing figures were down from to 1.9m from last year’s 2.8m, both William Hill and Coral announced drops of 20% and 10% respectively in their business.
According to a report by the The Guardian, The Tote’s off-course betting turnover on the Derby was down by nearly 25% on last year.
“How much more of a wake-up call does racing need before genuine reform takes place?” said Topping.
“That level of turnover means there was more interest shown on the Cheltenham Gold Cup – note, run on a Friday – than in the Derby, by a factor of nearly three. Racing has to learn that it definitely cannot compete on Saturdays with football and more popular televised sports for the public's attention.”
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